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Sony SRS-XB13

SonyPortable wireless speaker

SRS-XB13

Released April 2021.5Reviewglobal.techradar.com/de-de/reviews/im-test-sony-srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026German TechRadar test: the SRS-XB13 replaced the XB12 in April. The Sony US release is dated 24 May 2021 with orders opening that day, Sony Japan lists 28 May 2021 and iFixit says June 2021. April 2021 is the European start. The month is approximate. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Rated audio power
Not available
Playback time (claimed)
16h
Dust and water rating
IP67
Weight
253g

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Ports

  • USB-C

All specs

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General

Series
EXTRA BASS3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Page title: XB13 EXTRA BASS portable wireless speaker. Sony sells it in the EXTRA BASS line.
Model numbers
SRS-XB13, SRSXB13/B, SRSXB13/L, SRSXB13/P8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08ZJ6DQNYRead 23 October 2026Amazon US listings show SRSXB13/B (black, ASIN B08ZJ6DQNY), SRSXB13/L (light blue, B08ZJ1QLCW) and SRSXB13/P (coral pink, B08ZHCNPMN). The Help Guide names the model SRS-XB13.
GTIN / EAN
027242921207, 027242921214, 0272429212388Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08ZJ6DQNYRead 23 October 2026UPCs from the same three listings: 027242921207 (black), 027242921214 (light blue), 027242921238 (coral pink).
Announced
Not available
Status
Discontinued2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sony Japan page says sales of this product at the Sony Store have ended. Sony US no longer has the product page and the Sony UK specification URL redirects to the speaker gallery. Amazon still sells it. RTINGS says it was replaced by the SRS-XB100.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Sony SRS-XB1006Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026RTINGS notice: this speaker was replaced by the Sony SRS-XB100. iFixit says the same. RTINGS tested the speaker in June and July 2021. Its result cells are members only, so no measured value is stored.9Reviewengadget.com/sonys-latest-portable-party-speaker-also-works-with-your-tv-160026094.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget's launch report says the SRS-XB100 replaces the SRS-XB13 in Sony's compact Bluetooth lineup.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/sony-srs-xb100-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the SRS-XB100 replaces the Sony SRS-XB13.
Launch price (US)
$59.994Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-05-24-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-SRS-XB13-Portable-Wireless-Speaker-with-Punchy-EXTRA-BASS-TM-SoundRead 23 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc., 24 May 2021, San Diego: suggested retail price $59.99. US prices exclude sales tax. The release lists black, blue, taupe, coral pink and powder blue. Powder blue is sold only on Amazon.
Launch price (EU)
€59.995Reviewglobal.techradar.com/de-de/reviews/im-test-sony-srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026German TechRadar test: the Sony recommended price is 59,99 Euro. The summary paragraph of the same test says 59,90 Euro. Includes VAT. Evidence is for Germany.
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black, Light Blue, Coral Pink, Taupe, Powder Blue, Lemon Yellow6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026RTINGS lists six colour variants: Black, Light Blue, Coral Pink, Taupe, Powder Blue and Lemon Yellow. iFixit lists the same six. Sony Taiwan lists pink, yellow, blue, cream, black and light blue.
Speaker type
Portable6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026RTINGS calls it a small, budget-friendly portable speaker.

Audio

Audio channels
Mono6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026Public verdict: the speaker downmixes stereo content to mono and plays stereo only when paired to another unit. One full-range driver cannot reproduce two channels.
Audio drivers
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)
Full-range driver146
Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: one full-range unit, about 46 mm diameter.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Diameter of speaker unit (mono speaker): 46 mm.
Passive radiators
12Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: passive radiator units 1.
Rated audio power
Not available
Rated audio power on mains
Not available
Audio output power (unspecified rating)
Not available
Peak audio power
Not available
Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
Not available
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
Not available
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable equalizer
No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026Public text: no graphic EQ or presets and no companion app.
Equalizer bands
Not available
Automatic sound adjustment
Not available
Sound modes
Not available
Wireless stereo pairing
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Stereo Pair needs 2 SRS-XB13 speakers connected over BLUETOOTH. One plays the left channel and the other the right.
Speaker link protocols
Stereo Pair1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sony names the Stereo Pair function. No Party Connect is listed for this model.
Max linked speakers
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Stereo Pair uses exactly 2 SRS-XB13 speakers.
Max Bluetooth group speakers
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Stereo Pair uses a BLUETOOTH connection between exactly 2 SRS-XB13 speakers. It is the only linking function in the guide.

Connectivity

Bluetooth audio playback
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Help Guide covers listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device over A2DP.
Bluetooth version
4.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology: supported version 4.2.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: BLUETOOTH standard version 4.2, Power Class 1.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Communication system: version 4.2, range 10 m.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Codec page: SBC and AAC. Priority on stable connection forces SBC. The codec switches to SBC during Stereo Pair.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table lists SBC and AAC.
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Supported profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HSP and HFP.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table lists A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP. The A2DP transmission band of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz at 44.1 kHz is a Bluetooth range and is not stored as frequency response.
Bluetooth LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pairing section: the speaker can be paired with multiple devices, up to 8, but can only play music from one paired device at a time. This is pairing memory, not concurrent connections.
Multipoint source devices
Not available
Bluetooth range (claimed)
10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maximum communication range of about 10 m (about 32.8 ft).2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: maximum communication range about 10 m.
Wi-Fi
No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026Public header lists Wi-Fi: No.
Wi-Fi standards
Not available
Network audio protocols
Not available
USB audio input
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts and controls: the DC IN 5V port (USB Type-C) is not compatible with music playback.
USB drive playback
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The USB Type-C port is a charging port only. No USB storage playback is described.
USB audio file formats
Not available
Ports
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input (DC IN 5V)
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts and controls lists a DC IN 5V port (USB Type-C) under a cap. No audio input is listed.

Controls and software

Speakerphone
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts list a microphone. The guide describes receiving and making hands-free calls over a BLUETOOTH phone.
Voice assistants
Google Assistant, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The guide has voice assist topics for the Google app on Android and for Siri. The assistant runs on the connected phone and is used through the speaker microphone.
Controls
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Stereo Pair, Play/pause and call, Volume up/down1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts and controls: power button, BLUETOOTH button that is also the ST PAIR button, play and call button, and volume minus and plus buttons.
Companion app
Not available
App platforms
Not available
User firmware updates
Not available
Built-in lighting
Not available
Lighting modes
Not available

Smart home

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Matter controller
Not available
Thread border router
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available

Battery and charging

Built-in battery
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging the speaker topic describes the built-in battery.
Playback time (claimed)
16h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026About 16 hours at volume level 26 and about 5 hours at maximum volume level 31, over BLUETOOTH. Measured with a Sony specified music source. Stored the 16 hour figure.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 16 hours over BLUETOOTH.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
Not available
Battery energy
Not available
Battery capacity
Not available
Nominal battery voltage
Not available
Battery chemistry
Lithium-ion2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: lithium-ion battery.
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Full charge time
4.5h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026About 4 hours 30 minutes from empty to full with a USB AC adaptor that delivers 500 mA or more.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 4.5 hours, matching the Help Guide.
Quick charge duration
Not available
Playback after quick charge
Not available
Charging input rating
5 V DC2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: power type DC, 5 V, charged over USB Type-C. Sony states about 3 W operating consumption on AC power, which is not a charging input rating. The Help Guide asks for an adaptor of 500 mA or more.
Max charging input
Not available
USB Power Delivery charging
Not available
Charges other devices
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The only USB port is named DC IN 5V. No power output to other devices is described.
Max power-bank output
Not available
Wireless charging
Not available

Durability

Dust and water rating
IP671Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Waterproof specification IPX7 and dustproof specification IP6X with the cap closed. Sony's tables write IP67.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: IP67.
Floats
Not available
Drop resistance
Not available
Drop test height
Not available
Carry features
Strap1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Using the strap topic: the supplied strap hangs the speaker from a bag or backpack.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)
Not available
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Audio latency (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Width76Height95Depth76mm(3 × 3.7 × 3 in)2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 76 mm diameter by 95 mm height including projecting parts. Stored as width and depth 76 mm.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Approx. 76 mm dia. by 95 mm.
Weight
253g(8.9 oz)2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 253 g including the battery.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Approx. 253 g.
Body materials
Steel mesh grille2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table lists the net (grille) material as steel metal.

Certifications

FCC IDs
AK8SRSXB137Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8SRSXB13Read 23 October 2026FCC grant of 12 November 2020 to Sony Group Corporation for model SRSXB13, Wireless Speaker, 2402 to 2480 MHz. Exhibit names include SRS-XB13 label, photo and test report files. Read in Chrome because fccid.io blocks agents. Not checked on fcc.gov.
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Speaker, USB Type-C cable, Strap1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts list the strap and the supplied USB Type-C cable.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Accessories: USB Type-C cable, strap, warranty card and manual. Warranty card and manual are not stored.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08ZJ6DQNYRead 23 October 2026Warranty description on the Amazon US listings: 1 year. US region. The listings' other technical rows, such as 13 watts and 2 channels, conflict with Sony's tables and are not used.

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